Job Description

This position may be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today and ask if you qualify!

Interior Health is seeking a reliable and flexible

Registered Nurse

to join our Mental Health and Substance Use team at the

Merritt Health Centre

in beautiful Merritt, B.C. We have an exciting opportunity available for a nurse passionate and experienced in Mental Health and Substance Use in the role of Nurse Prescriber!




If you have current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an opioid use disorder certified practice nurse, plus two years related experience in Mental Health and Substance Use environment, and would like to be a part of a supportive team environment while working autonomously, this is the position for you!

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

Employee & Family Assistance Program Employer paid training/education opportunities Generous Vacation Entitlement Employer Paid Health Benefits Municipal Pension Plan Shift Premiums Competitive wages

About the Job:

The Registered Nurse/Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN/RPN)- Certified Practice- OUD functions as a member of the larger interdisciplinary care team to ensure that persons with opioid use disorder have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services. Working in the assigned clinical area, the RN/RPN provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including ordering and prescribing opioid agonist therapy), referral to community support(s), and as required, escalation of care to both primary care practitioner and addiction medicine practitioners.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity.

Shifts of work are days, Monday to Friday, with shift times of 8:30 to 16:30 hours.

About this location/unit:

Set in the scenic Nicola Valley, Merritt is a lively town known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural history. Surrounded by rolling hills and grasslands, Merritt offers year-round outdoor recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, and fishing, with nearby ski resorts in the winter.




Famous for its country music roots, Merritt boasts a unique cultural scene, with live music events, local galleries, and a friendly community. With a welcoming atmosphere and easy access to both nature and urban amenities, Merritt is the perfect place to live an active and balanced lifestyle.




See why working in Merritt as a healthcare professional is such a great opportunity!




Come join our team and see why we're one of Canada's Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C's Top Employers!



Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work?

Apply Today!

Graduation from an approved school of nursing.




Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) as an opioid use disorder certified practice nurse, and two years' recent related MHSU experience in the assigned clinical area(s) such as Substance Use Counselling & Treatment Services; Treatment, Support & Recovery Services; Crisis Response; Substance Use; Opioid Agonist Treatment Services; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.



Current valid B.C. driver's license.